Recent Posts

Dominique Ansel Bakery

August 2, 2014July 29, 2016

I've never had a real cronut. I've been visiting Dominique Ansel's bakery for more than a year, but I've never been willing to get up early and wait in a crazy long line to try them. Nevertheless, there are so many reasons to love Dominique Ansel Bakery that I plan... Read More

Cocktails

The Last Word

July 31, 2014July 29, 2016 Chartreuse, Gin, Maraschino

Friends of mine have the PDT Cocktail Book, a veritable treasure trove of cocktail recipes, and they introduced me to this drink just last week in Philadelphia. One sip and I was hooked. Equal parts gin, maraschino liqueur, lime juice and green Chartreuse, it's potent for sure, but somehow, these... Read More

NYC Restaurants

Sushi Yasuda

July 30, 2014July 18, 2016

I've never been to Tokyo. I can't claim to have knowledge or experience eating sushi in Japan. I can't tell you what is traditional or proper or authentic. But I have eaten sushi, lots of it in fact, across the United States. I know what I like. I know what... Read More

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot France Tasting Wine

2009 Le Baron de Brane, Margaux

July 28, 2014September 9, 2016

Let's talk for a second about Bordeaux. Some of the most expensive, highly demanded wines in the world come from this region. Unlike the rest of France where the vineyard is king, in Bordeaux, the Chateau that makes the wine is often the driving factor regarding price. Names like Mouton,... Read More

NYC Restaurants

Morimoto, New York City

July 20, 2014July 18, 2016 sushi

When I want good sushi in a relaxed atmosphere, I go to Morimoto. Located in Chelsea (next door to the Chelsea Market, another of my faves and definitely a place to go for any foodie), Morimoto is a big place. This is fine dining (it's definitely pricey) but the environment... Read More

✷ Recipe Veggies and Salads

Brussels Sprout Salad

July 18, 2014September 1, 2016 brussels sprouts, salad, vegetables

Sometimes, a dish is so stinkin' simple you don't know how you didn't think of it yourself. For me, vegetable slaws and simple salads are where it's at. Broccoli slaw, coleslaw, and asparagus salad are all variations on the same delicious theme. Slice a crunchy vegetable thin, dress it with... Read More

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Mimosa Pops

July 16, 2014July 19, 2016 Champagne, desserts

Oh no, leftover Champagne! That totally sounds like a made-up problem, but in a household of two, can happen. Unlike still wine, sparkling does not hold up. Once the bubbles are gone, it just isn't appealing. So what do you do when you've got half a bottle of leftover bubbly?... Read More

Miami Restaurants

The Bazaar by José Andrés

July 15, 2014July 19, 2016

I've seen José Andrés on tv, in magazines, and all over the internet. His food not only looks delicious, but a sincere attempt to capture the essence of Spanish cuisine. So when I spent a mini-vacation in Miami, I absolutely had to eat at the Bazaar. The Bazaar is in... Read More

✷ Cocktails

The Caorunn Martini

July 14, 2014July 19, 2016 dry vermouth, Gin

I've only recently become a serious gin drinker. For years I was turned off by the artificial Christmas tree odor that I associated with gin and wouldn't even touch the stuff. But over the past year, as I've fallen down the rabbit hole of cocktails, I knew that I'd need... Read More

✷ Recipe Side Dishes Veggies and Salads

Easy Roasted Cauliflower

July 6, 2014September 1, 2016 cauliflower, sides, vegetables

I was watching tv last week and saw a show extolling the virtues of cauliflower. It's an anti-inflammatory, it's high in anti-oxidants, it increases blood flow. All that is well and good. I am a huge proponent of eating healthily, and I am certain that vegetables are good for me,... Read More